March 26, 2020 Wyandot County Public Health COVID-19 Update:
Wyandot County Public Health continues to emphasize the importance of social distancing in order to slow the spread of the disease. Please follow your healthcare provider’s recommendations regarding isolating yourself when you are ill in order to protect your family and local community.
As of 8:30 AM today, we are reporting one positive COVID-19 test result in Wyandot County, and community transmission is suspected.
In the State of Ohio, the Ohio Department of Health is reporting 867 confirmed cases and 15 deaths. For additional statewide case information visit:
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/
The Ohio Department of Health has created a new dashboard at: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/…/…/gov/covid-19/home/dashboard .
This interactive dashboard will provide you both local and regional data.
Protect yourself and others from COVID-19 by taking these precautions:
• Stay home
• Practice Social Distancing
• Get adequate sleep and eat well-balanced meals
• Wash hands often with water and soap (20 seconds or longer)
• Dry hands with a clean towel or air dry your hands
• Cover your mouth with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth with unwashed hands or after touching surfaces
• Clean and disinfect "High-Touch" surfaces often
• Call before visiting your doctor
• Practice good hygiene habits
As we continue to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, it is important that we rely on good information. Currently Wyandot County Public Health recommends the following resources:
ODH Information Line (833) 4 ASK ODH
State- https://coronavirus.ohio.gov
Federal- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
